Summary
The Sourcing Specialist will be accountable for identifying and setting up new suppliers, transferring work between existing and new suppliers, and improving poor performing existing suppliers. This position will identify new suppliers in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), DFARS, Uniform Commercial Code (UCC), TIGHITCO Policies, U.S. laws and regulations, as well as all international laws and regulations. This position will be responsible for cost savings initiatives and maintaining a highly performing supply base.
Duties and Responsibilities
Audit existing supply base to establish a strategic plan to improve efficiency, reduce cost, improve performance and maximize value of supply chain operations.
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Capture a set savings amount each year as a percentage of planned spend for all TIGHITCO sites
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Optimize supplier pricing through competitive bidding, contract negotiation, cross-facility coordination, and other available strategies.
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Review weekly open orders and spend forecast for savings opportunities
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Negotiate Long Term Agreements with new and existing suppliers
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Be an escalation point for the whole procurement department on excess PPV and lack of supply
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Ensure flow down of terms and conditions, including but not limited to FARS and DFARS requirements, to TIGHITCO suppliers and subcontractors.
• Monitors the performance of suppliers, assessing their ability to meet quality and delivery requirements; identifies and qualifies new suppliers in collaboration with other departments.
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Ensure supply chain management activities are conducted in accordance with company policies and procedures, applicable laws and regulations, and customer requirements.
Education
Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, business, or related field from an accredited four-year College or University
Preferred:
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MBA
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Certifications in Purchasing Management, Inventory Management, and/or Lean Manufacturing
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Bi-lingual (English, Spanish)
Experience
7+ years of progressive supply chain experience, along with 3+ years of supply chain experience within the Aerospace or Defense industry
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Working knowledge of ERP software platforms, preferably Epicor & Visual Manufacturing
• Sound understanding of commercial contracts, business agreements and general business practices
• Proven ability to conduct negotiations in a professional manner, achieving desired results, while maintaining good customer relations during and after the negotiation
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Meets commitments, works independently, accepts accountability, handles changes, sets personal standards, stays focused under pressure, meets attendance/punctuality requirements
• Must have the ability to make sound business judgments, handle multiple activities with a short turn-around time, and work independently as well as part of a team
• High integrity and an unyielding commitment to compliance
Qualifications
Competencies:
Business Acumen | Communication Proficiency | Ethical Conduct | Leadership | Personal Effectiveness & Credibility | Problem Solving & Analysis | Strategic Thinking | Technical Capacity | Multi-tasking | Win-Win Negotiations | Process Optimization | Supply Chain Management | Total Cost Reduction | Logistics
Additional Information
Willingness to travel (domestically & internationally) as needed
Work Authorization
U.S. citizenship is a requirement for this position as TIGHITCO is subject to ITAR compliance. Applicants must meet the definition of a "US person" as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.15 for purposes of Export Control compliance requirements.
AAP / EEO Statement
TIGHITCO, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer with a standing policy of non-discrimination. This means that all qualified persons are afforded equal opportunity in all aspects of employment including hiring and promotion without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, status as a protected veteran or status as a qualified Individual with a Disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law.